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My Name Is Bill W. is a 1989 CBS Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, starring James Woods, JoBeth Williams and James Garner. William G. Borchert, who wrote the film for television, based it on the true story of William Griffith Wilson and Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith, M.D., the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. James Woods won an Emmy for his portrayal of Wilson.
Original Release
04/30/1989
US Release
04/30/1989
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Woods | Bill Wilson |
| JoBeth Williams | Lois Wilson / Lois 'Lo' Wilson |
| James Garner | Dr. Robert Smith / Dr. Bob |
| Gary Sinise | Ebby |
| George Coe | Frank Shaw |
| Robert Harper | Dr. Jeremy Partlin |
| Ray Reinhardt | Dr. Silkworth |
| Fritz Weaver | Dr. Burnham |
| Rick Warner | Bill D. |
| Joe Inscoe | Fred |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Woods | Bill Wilson |
| JoBeth Williams | Lois Wilson / Lois 'Lo' Wilson |
| James Garner | Dr. Robert Smith / Dr. Bob |
| Gary Sinise | Ebby |
| George Coe | Frank Shaw |
| Robert Harper | Dr. Jeremy Partlin |
| Ray Reinhardt | Dr. Silkworth |
| Fritz Weaver | Dr. Burnham |
| Rick Warner | Bill D. |
| Joe Inscoe | Fred |
| Susan Duchow | Adele |
| Rich Valliere | Charley |
| Mark Joy | Guy Kolb |
| Richard Travis | Stockquoter |
| Mike McBlair | Mayflower Clerk |
| Wally Doyle | Mayflower Bartender |
| Norman Aronovic | Hospital Attendant |
| Bruce Ed Morrow | Chief Engineer |
| Catherine Shaffner | Head Nurse |
| Celia Clark | Nurse |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| James Garner | Executive Producer |
| Peter K. Duchow | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Petrie | Producer |
| Paul Rubell | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Single Camera Production | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
